But it seems many of the projected top-five class could still be playing for the Trojans.

Lakewood, Calif., quarterback Jesse Scroggins, who was committed to USC but also had been recruited by Tennessee, is thrilled about Kiffin's pending arrival.

"It's a beautifult thing. For Jesse's situation, it's a perfect marriage," his dad, Jesse Scroggins, Sr., told USA TODAY's Jim Halley. "Tennessee and USC were in his final three when had to make a difficult decision back in August. I sort of have the almost-perfect marriage. The only thing that would have been more perfect would be if Pete Carroll was still coaching too. Because the offenses are so similar, those were in our final three, along with Florida. Lane wanted us so bad and Pete wanted us so bad. Both of them said Jesse was perfect for their offense. Lane's offense is similar, just a little bit more up-tempo and it's just perfect for Jesse. We love Lane Kiffin, we love Monte, we definitely love Ed Orgeron, but we get to stay home."

Wide receiver Kyle Prater and running back Dillon Baxter were set to enroll on Monday but decided to wait and see who was hired.

It appears Prater is happy with the choice. He texted an ESPN reporter the following: "I'm 100 percent committed to USC and will be enrolling next week."

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